bedazzle
verb
be·daz·zle
bi-ˈda-zəl 
bē-
bedazzled; bedazzling; bedazzles
1
: to impress forcefully : enchant, fascinate
She dressed to kill, glittering with jewels in wondrous costumes to bedazzle her subjects.—
Johanna McGeary
Johanna McGearyIn the first half of the century, English estate gardeners created the bedding system, a technique for displaying exotics in seasonally changing vignettes designed to bedazzle onlookers, much like modern-day department store windows.—Mary Forsell
Mary Forsell2
: to embellish by or as if by the use of a rhinestone setting machine : to decorate colorfully or elaborately especially with shiny embellishments
Abbie looked glamorous in her picture as she wore a baby blue satin dance costume, which was bedazzled with mirrored sequins and crystals.—Charlotte Dean
Charlotte DeanSparkles from a TikTok filter bedazzle the footage.—Kyle Chayka
Kyle Chayka3
: to confuse by or as if by a strong light : dazzle
Either the sudden gleams of light flashing over the obscure field bedazzled Goodman Brown, or he recognized a score of the church members of Salem village famous for their especial sanctity.—Nathaniel Hawthorne
Nathaniel HawthorneThe British press, glumly conditioned to watching U.S. boxers flatten Britain's best, crowed with delight. Bragged the Daily Mirror: "[Randolph] Turpin became world champion without any of the hokum that Americans have used to bedazzle and bamboozle their opponents before the fight."—Time Magazine
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Examples of bedazzle in a Sentence
fans bedazzled by movie stars
don't let their promises of immense riches bedazzle you
Recent Examples on the Web
Film executives, actors and their unions bedazzle politicians.
—Dan Walters, The Mercury News, 28 Mar. 2024
Try the look with subtly studded or bedazzled denim styled with your most humble basics.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 18 Mar. 2024
Her lime green bedazzled Georges Hobeika dress was masterfully styled by Ralph’s daughter and stylist Ivy Coco.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 17 Mar. 2024
Crawford wore a shimmering blue v-neck dress, while Gerber elegantly sported a long, black bedazzled Celine gown.
—Jordan Greene, Peoplemag, 12 Mar. 2024
The drink — bedazzled with edible purple glitter — sold to the tune of 8,000 per hour.
—Kate Bernot, Washington Post, 7 Mar. 2024
At a time when edgy Alexander McQueen skull scarves and bedazzled Ed Hardy graphic tees were trending, Pellat-Finet’s luxurious skull knits stood out from the pack.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 28 Feb. 2024
Mundane tasks like grocery shopping were transformed into a celebratory event with my daughter beside me in her princess gown and bedazzled tiara.
—Cheryl Maguire, Washington Post, 24 Feb. 2024
For her biggest Kansas City Chiefs game yet, Taylor Swift bedazzled herself in about $50,000 worth of jewelry on Sunday, with several pieces featuring Chiefs-red rubies thrown in.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 14 Feb. 2024
Dan Walters, The Mercury News, 28 Mar. 2024
Try the look with subtly studded or bedazzled denim styled with your most humble basics.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 18 Mar. 2024
Her lime green bedazzled Georges Hobeika dress was masterfully styled by Ralph’s daughter and stylist Ivy Coco.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 17 Mar. 2024
Crawford wore a shimmering blue v-neck dress, while Gerber elegantly sported a long, black bedazzled Celine gown.
—Jordan Greene, Peoplemag, 12 Mar. 2024
The drink — bedazzled with edible purple glitter — sold to the tune of 8,000 per hour.
—Kate Bernot, Washington Post, 7 Mar. 2024
At a time when edgy Alexander McQueen skull scarves and bedazzled Ed Hardy graphic tees were trending, Pellat-Finet’s luxurious skull knits stood out from the pack.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 28 Feb. 2024
Mundane tasks like grocery shopping were transformed into a celebratory event with my daughter beside me in her princess gown and bedazzled tiara.
—Cheryl Maguire, Washington Post, 24 Feb. 2024
For her biggest Kansas City Chiefs game yet, Taylor Swift bedazzled herself in about $50,000 worth of jewelry on Sunday, with several pieces featuring Chiefs-red rubies thrown in.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 14 Feb. 2024
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“Bedazzle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bedazzle. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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